Sterling EQ – SA’s instrumental supergroup

Known for changing the face of instrumental music in South Africa and beyond with their extraordinary fusion of virtuosity and fresh beats, Sterling EQ boasts four successful releases, more than 1000 live performances since 2008, and thousands of followers worldwide. They have performed in 13 countries and for live audiences of up to 40,000, and on live broadcasts to millions of global television viewers. Sterling EQ proudly boasts a South African Music Award (2011) and a Ghoema Music Award (2013) as well as various further nominations. The group is currently celebrating its 10th anniversary with the release of the compilation album “10 Years of Sterling EQ”, which contains a selection of hits from their 3 albums, as well as new material.

The trio is lead by celebrated flute virtuoso Carina Bruwer who is also widely known for her marathon swimming feats, with the dynamic Ariella Caira enchanting on the electric cello, and on electric violin, ace performer and composer Luca Hart whose Grappelli-inspired improvisations has audiences in awe. These three Classically trained virtuosos share dozens of awards, degrees and distinctions between them, as well as a passion for the latest beats and pop music trends. Read more

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They say times flies when you’re having fun. This couldn’t be more true for the members of Sterling EQ. South Africa’s #1 instrumental group is celebrating their 10 year anniversary and has announced a Greatest Hits album to mark the occasion. 10 Years of Sterling EQ features all the songs that fans have grown to love since the SAMA-winning outfit first formed in […]

Cape Town audiences are in for a treat when the multiple award-winning instrumental pop group Sterling EQ takes the stage at one of Cape Town’s freshest new theatres – The Theatre @ The Rockwell in Greenpoint, on Saturday 14 May 2016. Known for changing the face of instrumental music in South Africa and beyond with […]

Carina Bruwer – South African marathon swimming veteran and lead player of multiple award-winning instrumental pop group Sterling EQ – made waves in Italy this week when she completed an epic 21km solo swim for charity, following on from Sterling EQ’s debut performance in Italy the night before. The solo swim was a special feature […]

Sterling EQ is a proud endorsee of AKG Wireless Systems. The popular SAMA-winning instrumental pop group counts on the pristine sound and reliability of their AKG Wireless systems to deliver their performances faithfully every time. Sponsored by the importers, Audiosure, and available through dealers nationally – visit www.akgsa.co.za to locate one near you, or www.agk.com for the […]